PATIENT CARE TECHNICIAN-36 hrs-Night

Johns Hopkins Medicine; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Patient Care Technician to provide essential support to patients and nursing staff. In this role, you'll assist patients with their daily needs, monitor vital signs, and ensure a safe and welcoming environment. This position offers the opportunity to make a real difference in patient care while working in a supportive and inclusive atmosphere. With comprehensive benefits and a commitment to diversity, this role is perfect for those looking to grow in the healthcare field and contribute to a mission of equitable healthcare delivery.

Benefits

Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance

Life and Disability Insurance

Employee tuition reimbursement

Dependent tuition reimbursement

On-campus gym

Daycare

Qualifications

• Current Maryland CNA license and BLS certification required.
• Six months of experience as a PCT or CNA is needed.

Responsibilities

• Assist patients with daily activities and transport them as needed.
• Monitor and report abnormal findings to nursing staff.

Skills

Patient Care

Vital Signs Monitoring

Communication

Education

CNA License

BLS Certification

Job description

Johns Hopkins Bayview Medical Center

Shifts: Rotating

The Patient Care Technician, CNA performs routine and specialized tasks in providing direct patient care under the functional direction of a registered nurse.

Responsibilities:

• Assist the patient with changing/dressing
• Transports the patient by stretcher, bed, or wheelchair (this is a large part of the job)
• Identifies abnormal findings that could adversely affect surgical and patient outcomes, including abnormal vital signs, Accucheck results, lab, EKG, and CXR results
• Report all abnormal findings to the appropriate nursing staff
• Escorts patients to holding rooms
• Assists with patient changing, and removal of belongings such as jewelry, dentures, contact lenses, etc.
• Verifies patient information
• Orients patients and families to the environment
• Obtains vital signs

Qualifications:

• Current Maryland CNA license with Maryland Board of Nursing
• BLS certification for CPR - AHA, Red Cross, or Military Training Network accepted
• Work requires six months of previous experience as a PCT, patient aide or Certified Nursing Assistant/ Geriatric Nursing Assistant

Benefits:

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Life and Disability Insurance
• Employee tuition reimbursement
• Dependent tuition reimbursement
• Daycare
• On-campus gym

Salary Range: Minimum 18.63 per hour - Maximum 28.88 per hour. Compensation will be commensurate with equity and experience for roles of similar scope and responsibility.

In cases where the range is displayed as a $0 amount, salary discussions will occur during candidate screening calls, before any subsequent compensation discussion is held between the candidate and any hiring authority.

Diversity and Inclusion are Johns Hopkins Medicine Core Values. We are committed to creating a welcoming and inclusive environment, where we embrace and celebrate our differences, where all employees feel valued, contribute to our mission of serving the community, and engage in equitable healthcare delivery and workforce practices.

Johns Hopkins Health System and its affiliates are drug-free workplace employers.